Roof Top and Palo de Izote

Palo de Izote is the Guatemalan equivalent of the Joshua tree. In fact, Palo de Izote is the Mesoamerican cousin of the Joshua or Yucca tree. Like I mentioned before, I have a fascination with the Izote tree; I don’t know why, maybe its many branches that look like arms and hands.

Palo de Izote is used often in the hedgerows around Antigua Guatemala. Its white flowers are edible and they are considered a delicacy. The izote tree flower is also the national flower for the neighboring country of El Salvador.

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This is a classic example of "Rudy at his very best"....you start with a simple (albeit exotic) fruit; add well-researched, informative and even poetic commentary; the usual stunning close-up photos (no one does food like you, Rudy!) add a sprinkle of international context; recoommend tips and suggestions and even a recipe for a tempting cocktail........no one else's Daily Photo stands a chance of making their city even remotely as interesting, visually beautiful or as useful to their readers as ADP! I do check some of the others, you know! —El Canche

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